4 Tips for New Drone Pilots - Less Stress, More Fun!

Do you get stressed when you fly a drone? Are you always nervous when flying? This is a first in a series of quick tips to help drone pilots overcome some of the stress that accompanies flying a drone. Whether you are new or seasoned, these videos should help you have more fun. Let me know if you want to see more!
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[@bb1040]

I have owned drones as a hobby flier, for almost 7 years, just flying around my own neighborhood ,not bothering anybody ,but lately with all the rules they have come up with, it sounds more complicated than when I had my commercial helicopter license. MY Q500 4K homes in on the transmitter ,not the take off spot, on return to home it will come back, land and shut down with no input from me. I enjoyed flying and see it as a small plastic toy, not a full size airplane, like the rules seem to see them. I have not flown them in over a year because of all the scary rules. I am 75 years old now and it seems like every time I find a hobby I enjoy, they regulate it out of my budget.

[@fireball2275]

That is really a shame as I don’t think they are quite on the level as a 747

[@bb1040]

@@fireball2275 Tell the FAA that. LOL Of course there may be a few different rules for flying a 747 in your own back yard.

[@fireball2275]

@@bb1040 just a few...

[@Themusiic09]

@@fireball2275 correct

[@Themusiic09]

@@bb1040 maybe there less than you expect

[@ronaldwilson9525]

This is EXACTLY what I’ve been going though this week. I got my first drone the DJI Mini 2 three days ago and I’m slowly getting less scared of it by flying daily. Thanks for this.

[@blaiseduff]

Ronald, I have flown for a few years and the most secure feeling is with the Mavic Mini 2. I have just gotten the Mini 3 Pro and letting the Mini 2 go with much afterthought. Very cool drone.

[@KNETWORK100]

3 day as of today myself. Mini 2 as well

[@thedisneysquad178]

I’m going to get the mini 3 pro in a month!

[@ronaldwilson9525]

Update: I have had so much fun with my Mini 2 this summer that I decided to get myself an early Christmas present and I ordered a DJI Air 2S. I’ll let you know how it goes when I receive it.

[@goktur]

As everyone knows, practice is very important for drone shooting. What can be recommended here furthere is while staying indoor you can get a drone simulator called SimuDrone. You can use your own DJI remote controller for practice. Thanks any way.

[@bucknaked1267]

New to drones and a channel like this is fantastic! I really enjoy your delivery of the information and it helps to see I'm not alone in my initial nervousness to fly lol. Bought a DJI Mini 3 about a week ago and still practicing joystick moves to get smooth control of the drone.

[@paulvalois4927]

Precision landing is not based on visual information but on GPS positioning. The reason for hovering over the landing spot is to give time for the Drone to calculate it's position by using the avalable satelites in the area. The more satelites it finds , better define the landing position.

[@51Drones]

Nope. The final 33 feet of descent is determined by contrast detection. GPS only gets you up to that point, after that the sensors take over and match the contrast it captured at liftoff

[@mikelove9832]

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[@BrazilAirView]

Nice tips!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jo2k459]

Great tips; thanks Russ! Another tip for more control when landing is switching the fly mode to cinema on the last few feet. This allows for smaller and smoother moves to get it to land on the pad in case it's a bit off.

[@BobCaseyAerial]

Description was spot on. Good tips for seasoned flyers and new pilots. Yea, do more of these Wes. Great idea & video.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Marvelous idea for this video, Russ. Thanks for it. 💛🙏🏼

[@joelegg]

Thanks for the advice

[@BugBobsWildWorld]

Great video, Russ. You always know what we newbies need. Not only are your videos must-watch, they are must-RE-watch!

[@ak2n218]

Great tips, you do a great job. Thanks Russ.

[@codykane7742]

I’ve been flying drones for a little over two years and didn’t really consider myself a beginner but did learn a couple of awesome tips from this video. Great job Russ and thanks for the help. I think I heard it 13 times including the two during your discussion of how to win.

[@nicholashalvis5376]

Great tips. Thanks

[@iancraig2507]

Thank you I was also unaware of the contrast issues

[@briand1337]

When I was a beginner, the landing pad was a great tool to practice manual returns and landings. One you get comfortable with that, hand launching and landing is much easier to do.

[@MatthewBrown-fq3bg]

Thanks!

[@drfaizan]

Hi I'm a Pakistani immigrant American and one of your subscribers. I subscribed when I first started to learn about drones, may be a yr and half ago. I have learnt a lot through your passion for drones and thankyou for it. I have my own monetized channel, of course not anywhere yet, but it's just for my passion. I'm writing to you while watching this video as I can totally relate to all that you just said. I have been flying my Mavic air for little over a year now but since I don't get any practice being a resident of the NYC

[@terryketcham6199]

Loved this video. Thanks

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I always stress out. Very helpful.

[@johnreese3762]

Great info, thanks!!

[@richardpesce5325]

Thanks, great tips

[@croomcas]

Tons of info! I appreciate it.

[@larrycansler378]

Thx, Russ. I learned a lot. Excellent lessons.

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Another great video Russ. 👊🏻 this is definitely a great way to remind everyone. Specially for beginners 👊🏻👊🏻

[@johnandannastravels6258]

Great video. Thanks! John

[@gbower1]

Russ I enjoy all your videos and especially these tutorial type ones. In the video you used the word "contrast" 13 times. I have an Air 2 and Mini 2 and have found that using the landing pad and hovering for a short time really gets the landing spot on. I live in Ottawa, Ontario and visit Florida in the winter so hoping to get some flying up here soon.

[@grossi46]

Look forward to this 👍 WOW I never knew this about the landing process 👌

[@artzamora7918]

Thanks for this information on this video and for your previous ones that have been very useful and informative.

[@SC515]

Great video Russ. I’ve shared this with many friends. Good information.

[@MORTONRICK]

I always really enjoy your videos. Always helpful and relative and informative. This one in particular. I'm always stressed when flying. This helped.

[@bobdemassi3945]

Thanks Russ, herd Contrast 13 times & I’m from NJ. Great stuff keep it coming. Stay safe & Stay in the air!

[@Russprice-photo-video-cape-cod]

This is really great info. I need these tips to be comfortable flying. Thank you.

[@Mikes_Travels]

Great video thank you

[@FLRCQUAD]

Great tips and and video!

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Thank you very much for a valuable video!!

[@the63ferry]

Very helpful video thank you.

[@stemo342]

Thanks! This is good! Even if just a refresher but new pilots I wish I would have watched a video like this before I started flying

[@AndrewClarkePhotography]

Great landing and take-off tips.

[@mpberger74]

Great video with some excellent and helpful considerations!

[@LK-bz9sk]

Thanks Russ. Also love that white ATV bike. That is one beautiful ride.

[@up2somthng]

Great video with information I am not sure I had seen on any other "beginner" videos - much appreciated. Keep up the great work on the videos, I enjoy your delivery style. I counted 13 contrasts, and I have fun flying my Mini2 in Central WA.

[@brianharrisonlightscape360]

Thanks, Russ, learned a couple of things today. I will add hover in place to my flight practices and checking the return to home point is something I didn't know you can do. There have been several times where there isn't a lot of spare room available on return and I frequently fly till I get the return to home low battery message. I counted contrast 13 times (a great way to get people to pay attention) I live in Cabin John Maryland and the leaves are coming back, almost time to start filming some town Reels. Thanks again I always look forward to your shows.

[@98-24]

That was some good information, Thanks...

[@beeamazzzinghives]

Russ, I have been following your channel for 6 months or so and have watched most of your videos. I found you after buying my Mini 2 looking for just this type of helpful information. I counted 13 "contrasts". Checking in from Pennsylvania. Keep up the good work!

[@jeffspicoli6088]

You always have great content on your channel. Thanks for taking the time to help everyone through your experience. I am from Albuquerque, NM, and I counted contrast 13 times in your video.

[@dronescape3604]

Thanks Russ!! Great video! I counted 13 times for the word “contrast”. Im from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I currently have an Air 2 and the Mavic 3 with the RC Pro. Im still trying to learn the remote but love the setup. I also finally got a landing pad, never had one and love not having grass and dirt flying around during takeoff and landings. Take care and fly safe! Mark

[@NIRAJPATELV]

Gr8 info Cheers👍

[@jameslucas1889]

Russ, LOVE your channel!!! Always telling new drone pilots to check you out if they want quality info!! I heard you say contrast 13 times. I am in West Chicago, IL. Happy Flying!!

[@joe_baxa]

Very helpful video. Thanks a lot 👍🏼🙂

[@phinfan37ify]

Thanks for all your wisdom!! You've made my flying experience soo much easier. I always enjoy watching your videos. I counted 13 times on the contrast count. I'm in Evansville Indiana.

[@dahobbyistinc5798]

Thank you, this video is very informational

[@Tebowsgarden]

Love your videos

[@johnmohrman713]

Hi Russ that was very informative for a new drone pilot. I really appreciate it and i will come back to it when I purchase my mini 4 pro. I can't wait to get it this Saturday and will follow your instructions. Keep up the good work Russ and thank you!😊

[@dequadin18]

thanks! it's a great video

[@4chnat]

Great content Russ, I really appreciate the info I have no idea how many times you said Contrast, however I guess 15 times. Thanks for fueling my drone excitement! Corey from Wayne, PA

[@rudy4058]

Thanks for your videos. Really helped me when I was a beginner with my mini 2. Great tool for storm spotting confirmation. Contrast 13 times and from central NC.

[@barrystrickland6527]

I always learn something from you.!!

[@riseofvenom5664]

For a new & learning pilot like myself from Red Deer, Alberta, these videos are fantastic. Keep up the awesome content and thanks for being a great resource. I heard you say contrast 11 times in the video.

[@gilbeavers03]

Thanks, for the info. I’m a newbie and that one tip you provided in this video has decreased my anxiety as I get comfortable. I’m a subscriber and will continue to watch. My first duty assignment was Minot AFB when I joined the Air Force.. Happy Flying

[@dronebuzz]

Well done Russ! Very essential for those new flyers! Ecoflow rocks! (Contrast Count = 13). (Also, I like to re-boot my smartphone before each flight to ensure all apps are closed and the smartphone is refreshed. And, just before take off, I set my smartphone to "Airplane Mode" to alleviate the risk of being interrupted during the flight or while landing by incoming phone calls or text/social media message alerts.) PS. A landing pad can help save props from prop-wash that can kick up tiny rocks and other ground debris that could cause damage and dangerously degrade your aircraft's flightworthiness.

[@captlynhall]

Thanks for that bit about the phone. Never would have thought of it .

[@HappyTrailsAdventures]

Russ, the hand catching tips are excellent, notability open palm on landing. I've been nipped twice by the blades reaching up with open fingers! We've learned a great deal from you on using drone photography for our channel. Long time subscribers, we love all the videos, keep up the great work! Have an amazing day! Tom & Suzanne

[@SeansTubeNow]

Superb for Newbies! Outstanding calming the waters.

[@pauledwards1157]

Follow modes on DJI drones. Always good to have a reminder on how those work.

[@blairguinea6811]

Very informative Russ, thank you Sir

[@tonyowen116]

Hey Russ.... Been following your channel for almost two years now. Appreciate the pointer on how to help get the most life out of our DJI batteries. Will try to start doing that with my drones. Cheers

[@darrenmurray6128]

just started out i got myself a mini 2 been watching your videos and they have been a great help for me ...im based in UK

[@johnwalker1]

Thanks good info john from uk

[@brianmontello9074]

Russ, Great video. I heard you say contrast 13 times. I have been into drones for a little over a year, and your channel has helped me improve so much in that time period. I got my Part 107 in 01/2021 for work. I am from Joliet, Illinois.

[@TravelRN910]

I appreciate your help and information on drones. I have a Mavic Pro 2 and flew it for the first time yesterday. Nerves were definitely on edge to say the least. I set all my control settings as per your videos. That helped calm my first flight jitters. I am from South Dakota but travel year round. Retired and in my 70's but very active. Thanks again for your great videos.

[@MadMax-vy9hk]

Great video man thanks for taking the time out to do it 13 times I believe and I’m down under Australia.

[@idmnstr]

Russ, Thank you for the video. As a noob these type of short videos are very helpful. I heard contrast 13 times and live in Pelham, NH USA.

[@kenhunter1361]

Great content as always Russ, my wife is from Dickinson ND. Counted contrast 13 times. Eco power portable stations are the coolest. I live in Highlands Ranch Colorado and I bought the DjI Air 2S back a couple of months ago and am really enjoying flying it. Really enjoy your videos, they are very informative with great content. Thanks Russ

[@Xbot4Life]

what took away my anxiety is having the care refresh plan.

[@kenholt6922]

Thanks for the great tips . Had my mini 2 for 2 years now and get more confident every day . Never say you can’t learn some new every day . Ken from Sydney au

[@brobrwwarrior]

😁thanks, very informative 👍

[@the-original-ghost]

Nice job.

[@GeoDandrew]

Great information. Thanks Russ! Allentown, PA

[@jackgill2501]

Russ, awesome tips; thanks from ATL

[@mjones82]

13 times and watching from Highlands Ranch Colorado...Great info Russ keep it up!

[@peterhawkins7130]

Great video

[@willemoudewater3123]

Hi From Holland love your channel and the tips I recently bought a DJI Mini 3 pro and learning all the time. Your tips and tricks are very helpful thank you for them.

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

Thanks for the info, i just ordered my first drone and i have learned a lot. Thanks and keep the info coming.

[@HOODTOURS]

In the whole video I heard the word "contrast" 13 times. I am from Hartford, Connecticut and love your videos!

[@JikiTheShaman]

There were so many tips that were helpful, thank you. Greetings from Estonia.

[@Michael64633]

I heard the word Contrast, 13 times..and I live in Norborne, Mo. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to them...Safe flying!

[@iangornall6358]

Hey Russ. these video are great I'm still learning how to fly the drone an my anxiety levels have gone down since starting I still get nervous with it and that is just short of a year on since I picked up my first drone, the best thing I have ever done and you videos are so inspiring and so helpful thank you for them. I watch you from the south east of the UK on the coastline also you said contrast 13 times thank you again for inspiring me to be a better pilot. I Fly the DJI mini 2

[@georgyporgyful]

I like that tip landing, thanks

[@EDFjetpilot]

13 times total, I heard the word "contrast". I live in Valparaiso Indiana, and I'm currently studying for my part 107 test. I really enjoy your videos. Always looking forward to the next one. Thanks for all you do!

[@Indy_Drone_Rescue]

Thanks for the great video. Heard Contrast 11 times during the landing portion and 2 later on for 13. Thanks again from Indiana.

[@beaubarnaby2338]

Thanks, Russ, for another great video full of information for beginners. It was very helpful! I heard the word "contrast" 13 times. I'm having a great time flying my DGI Air 2s and watching your videos of tips and tricks has helped me tremendously. I always enjoy watching your KZbin videos. I live in Evansville, IN and am looking forward to flying my Air 2s over the Ohio River this summer on our boat.

[@bumperxx1]

dude did you get my comment about new laws and regulations about drones ????????????????

[@Manihsi]

@@bumperxx1 no , tell us

[@duncanfamilyOK]

Great content as always. Thank you for the tip on checking the RTH location, I have been guilty of always trusting it to be correct but will certainly be mindful of this going forward! I heard “contrast” 13 times, the #ecoflow power supplies look amazing. Cheers from windy Oklahoma!

[@horizon42q]

Russ, you and dronexfactor are the two best teachers. Keep up the teaching videos.

[@VictorianAerialVision]

My biggest worry when I first started flying drones (non GPS) was battling the wind & trying to keep them out of the trees, sadly not always successfully. I heard you say "contrast" 11 times on location & another 2 times when you were describing the competition, so that would a be a total of 13 times. Keeping putting out this great content Russ, greetings from Australia! 🦘👍😎

[@mwales2112]

I'm very new to drones and always stressed while out flying, but it's becoming for comfortable as I fly more... Thanks Russ...

[@golfnjoe]

I heard you say “contrast “ 13 times. I’m from Alabama and have been watching your videos for years and enjoyed watching this one twice to do a little counting. Thanks for the time you put in making great content.

[@DougPetersenInspire]

Thanks Russ for another informative video. “Contrast” was said 13 times. I use the strobe also on my Mini 2 during the day for VlOS. I’m in Fort Worth TX

[@ammonbuhler1616]

Great video and some helpful tips. Just got my part 107 and working on getting work. Looking forward to flying around north Minnesota area and working on my drone photography skills this summer. Contrast was well spoken in your return to home section eleven time with being topped off a few more times in you promo for thirteen total times.

[@adrianguzman2900]

Thanks Russ for another useful video. I'm from La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I'm currently flying an Air 2S, but I still keep my Mavic Mini 1 which I also enjoy very much flying. I think you used the word "contrast" 13 times in total. Thanks again!!!